PHOTOS: Butler Aircraft Modelers kickoff national event in Clay Township

September 16, 2022 Last Updated: September 16, 2022 08:53 PM Digital Media Exclusive

The Butler Aircraft Modelers Society is hosting the 2022 Scale Classic put on by National Association of Scale Airmodelers from Sept. 16 to 18 in Clay Township. On Friday, the judges look over Jack Buckley's 36% Fairchild 24. This aircraft has taken top 6 at the National Championships in 2022. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

The Butler Aircraft Modelers Society is hosting the 2022 Scale Classic put on by National Association of Scale Airmodelers from Sept. 16 to 18 in Clay Township.

Jack Buckley has his 36% Fairchild 24 judged at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Judge Bob Benson left and Adam Grubb right judge the aircraft at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Carl Handley of Columbus, OH works on his Top Flite kit P-47 Bulb before taking it for a flight on Friday afternoon at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Michael Feaving's Fokker D7 1/3 scale model takes off into a beautiful Friday afternoons sky at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Michael Feaving's Fokker D7 1/3 scale model fly's a low pass over the runway Friday afternoons at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Pilot Michael Feaving from Columbus, OH flying his Fokker D7 1/3 scale model with help from spotter Dale Arvin on Friday at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic.Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

One of the almost 30 aircraft at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. many bring aircraft along with a trailer that's used as a on the spot garage at the event. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

A number of staff and other pilots watch the sky's as Michael Feaving from Columbus, OH fly's his model jet fighter on a beautiful Friday afternoon at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

left Steve Eagle from Wabash, IN National Association of Scale Airmodelers Vice President, middle Mike Barbee from Columbus, OH National Association of Scale Airmodelers President and right Carl Handley from Columbus, OH all members of team JR PROPO at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Mike Barbee from Columbus, OH not only has two aircraft to fly and show but has many extra parts and an extra aircraft for fun he brings on the road with him at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22

Jack Buckley has his 36% Fairchild 24 judged at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Judge Bob Benson left and Adam Grubb right judge the aircraft at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Carl Handley of Columbus, OH works on his Top Flite kit P-47 Bulb before taking it for a flight on Friday afternoon at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Michael Feaving's Fokker D7 1/3 scale model takes off into a beautiful Friday afternoons sky at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Michael Feaving's Fokker D7 1/3 scale model fly's a low pass over the runway Friday afternoons at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Pilot Michael Feaving from Columbus, OH flying his Fokker D7 1/3 scale model with help from spotter Dale Arvin on Friday at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic.Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
One of the almost 30 aircraft at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. many bring aircraft along with a trailer that's used as a on the spot garage at the event. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
A number of staff and other pilots watch the sky's as Michael Feaving from Columbus, OH fly's his model jet fighter on a beautiful Friday afternoon at the Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
left Steve Eagle from Wabash, IN National Association of Scale Airmodelers Vice President, middle Mike Barbee from Columbus, OH National Association of Scale Airmodelers President and right Carl Handley from Columbus, OH all members of team JR PROPO at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22
Mike Barbee from Columbus, OH not only has two aircraft to fly and show but has many extra parts and an extra aircraft for fun he brings on the road with him at this years Butler Aircraft Modelers Society will host the 2022 Scale Classic on Friday afternoon. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle 9/16/22